Popakademie Talks

On May 27th 2025, SOFFIE and Marlo Grosshardt will discuss the topic of taking a stand as an artist. Pop academic and Berlin musician Soffie conquers stages with a unique mix of fat beats and even fatter vocals. With her provocative way of living the world in “fortissimo”, she immerses the audience in an emotionally energetic atmosphere. Her lyrics are profound, but at the same time a call to experience the world with all its facets.
The Hamburg musician Marlo Grosshardt inspires the audience with his debut album “Ein letztes Liebeslied”. In his critical yet rousing songs, he addresses the contradictions of the modern world and shows himself to be a courageous artist who is not afraid to address political and social issues. After a successful tour and numerous sold-out shows, Marlo has already achieved over 3.5 million streams on Spotify with his second album “Mut” and has inspired fans with songs such as “Astronaut”, which achieved great viral success on social media. He is part of the 26th generation of the Bandpool (top support program of the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg).